The Exchange Plan    The Exchange Plan is designed to provide weight loss while allowing flexibility of eating choices.

   It is a low fat program, balanced in lean meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, starches, and low fat dairy products. Your dietitian will help design a menu for you incorporating your preferences.

   This program is reasonable for those in need of modest weight loss. You can reasonably expect to lose 10–15 percent of your weight within four to six months. This is an excellent plan to maintain your weight loss as it is based on healthy life style eating practices.

The Modified Fast Plan

   Even though it is a major departure from normal eating, in choosing the Modified Fast Plan, most people experience little hunger after the first few days.

   With this plan, you may choose to eat small daily portions of lean meat, fish, or poultry; a few salad items are included for variety, fiber, and texture. You may occasionally substitute a powdered protein supplement. In addition to a daily water requirement, you may have low calorie beverages, including decaffeinated coffee, tea, and sugar-free soft drinks. You will also need daily supplements of vitamins and minerals, which are supplied by the Colorado Center for Weight Management.

   The Modified Fast Plan may be used safely until goal weight is reached, or as a way to get your weight loss program off to a quick start before switching to the Exchange Plan. Limited as the menu might seem, those who follow it closely experience little hunger, maintain high energy, and generally feel well.

The Omnifast Plan

   This version of modified fasting uses liquid and easy to cook protein supplements (soup, eggs, pancakes, juices) instead of lean meats, fish, and poultry.

   The Omnifast Plan uses a protein formula similar to that used on the Modified Fast Plan; it contains high quality protein, and is available in a variety of hot and cold flavors. These supplements are available only to the medical community and should not be confused with over-the-counter products.

   Most patients who closely follow the Omnifast Plan lose weight rapidly, experience little hunger, maintain high energy, and generally feel well. This program may be used for the duration of the weight loss phase if so desired.

The Maintenance Plan

You will take part in a strong maintenance program that includes a ten week long course in behavior modification, and frequent weekly visits to our Registered dietitians. Moreover, your progress will be constantly monitored by a physician.